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Donald Trump held a campaign rally at the Mount Airy Casino Resort in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, drawing an estimated 600 to 700 attendees.Trump sharply criticized opponents, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Representative Ilhan Omar, while discussing his economic agenda and blaming former President Joe Biden's administration for inflation.He highlighted policies aimed at lowering the cost of living and increasing paychecks, such as increased domestic drilling and eliminating taxes on tips.
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